Parasitic Bottles: The Unsung Heroes of the Cephalopod Empire

In a world where cephalopods ruled supreme, the humble parasitic bottle became the unsung hero of the empire. These tiny containers, home to a variety of parasites, were the lifeblood of our beloved octopuses and squids.

Meet the notorious Gastricoccus, a parasite so feared for its ability to induce explosive flatulence in its hosts.

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